Storyline
Los Angeles teenager Ritchie Valens becomes an overnight rock 'n' roll success in 1958, thanks to a love ballad called "Donna" that he wrote for his girlfriend. But as his star rises, Valens has conflicts with his jealous brother, Bob, and becomes haunted by a recurring nightmare of a plane crash just as he begins his first national tour alongside Buddy Holly.
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Cast & Crew
Lou Diamond Phillips
Ritchie Valens
Danielle von Zerneck
Donna Ludwig
Elizabeth Peña
Rosie Morales
Rosanna DeSoto
Connie Valenzuela
Esai Morales
Bob Morales
Joe Pantoliano
Bob Keane
Marshall Crenshaw
Buddy Holly
Brian Setzer
Eddie Cochran
Daniel Valdez
Lelo
Howard Huntsberry
Jackie Wilson
Felipe Cantu
Curandero
Eddie Frias
Chino
Frequently Asked Questions
La Bamba was released on July 24, 1987.
The runtime of La Bamba is 1h 48m.
La Bamba is a Drama, Music movie.
La Bamba has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 on TMDB.
La Bamba is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
La Bamba was directed by Luis Valdez.
The main cast of La Bamba includes Lou Diamond Phillips, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Peña.
La Bamba is originally in English.